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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-01
RE M OVAL.

IL NJ. ESTES has removed hia lav
NE Office to
No IN mADISON sTREHV.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-01
West Virginia senator appointed.

CHARLIE TON, W. Va, February 2S.
-Gov. Wilson has tend red the
United Sta es SenAtorship to D. B
Lucas, of Jefferson county, who was
one the twelve Demo cratic ''kickers"
in the recent Senatorial contest. Mr..
Lucas has accepted.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-01
FIRST PUBLIC REHEARSAL
OF THIS GOLDEN LEGEND AT
CALVARY CHURCH.
A Model Musical society, Its Prog.
ress, Membership aud
OhiceFs,

The select musical society organized
few months ego, vita a membership
limited to twenty EIGHT, and preside
over by Prof. Emile Levy, had re-
hearsal last night at Calvary Church.
Toe object was not for nubic exhibit
ton, but to try TIE effect with large
organ, and only few auditors were
present The Iehearssls up to this
time have been in psTlors, with piano
accompaniment, ard the change last
night WAS a happy one, adding new
chains to the hJwing and delightful
melodies pervading the work uuder
study.
"The Golden Legend" by Dudley
Buck, on which the society he been
faithfully laboiiDg ever since its Or
gan izAtion, is one that never loses its
hold on popular favor, but rather in
creases it's charms with every succeed
ing presentation. At least, tits has
been lis history in other cities, where
the public has mad opportunity 10 de
eide upon its merits, and the Judges
at a Gin cinuati festival three or four
years ago deemed Il Of such eminent
worth that they unanimously awarded
to its author the prize $4,000 for the
best composition presented for CON.
p ton.
The music of the Golden Legend"
10 q continuous series OF melodies from
beginning to end, and it would be
difficult matter to marx an opening
for improvement. 1t is work
which stamps the author ss a genius
in musical composition, and elevates
him to the front rank of that class Of
writer's. In it there is happy combi-
nation of oratofio snd operate style,
and the whole is 30 elevating and
pleasing that one could sit for hours
listening to its delightful strains with
out becoming weary or noting the
flight of time.
The society, under the skillful lead.
ership of it's musical director, has
well nigh mastered the entire work,
every shade of expression being dis
tinctly marked. The solo parts have
also been learned by all the members,
the msthod OF rehearsal being to as
sign them to new voices every week.
by this means a thorouG hness of |
knowledge has been accomplished
not to be obtained in ally other way.
1t also serves to draw the members 10
every meeting, Irrespective of attrac-
tious else where.
is not known whether any public |
presentation of the magnificent com
position undergoing. the finishing |
touches by the society will lake olacs, |
but should the members dee s1ch a
course expedent 1t would prove an |
event in local history not soon to be |
forgotten. Aside from the merit of
the work offered, the vol es rendering
1t are the best ia the city, and sufii-
GENTLY numerous TO bring out all the
strong points. The membership s as |
follows:
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-01
SOPRANOS.


MISS :. Greenwood, Miss Florence Gage,
Miss Jennie Camp, Miss s. Woodward,
Mrs. ) Il: Carnes, Mrs. / evi Joy,
Mrs. W. A. Gage, Mrs. W. p. Miller.
TENoRS.
Mr.. g. d. Hutton, Mr.. W, A. Gage,
Mr.. Harry Hunter, Mr.. p. q. KnOwlton,
Mr.. W. II. Sonfeld, Mr. 4. d. Seward,
MIR. Cor Q a tnsr.
ALTOS.
Miss Emma Peake, Miss Marie Hitzfeld,
Miss Annie Taylor, Miss L nily Ebeler,
Mrs. II. M. MsnsfOrd, Mrs. q d. Raine.
BASS.
Mr.. Jas. II. ,G'iflith, Mr.. Chas. W. Gritith
Mr.. Adolph Refs, Mr.. James +. Ryan,
Mr.. George Mahon, Mr.. John l.. Kerr.
James II. CIR filth is Pfesdent, and
W. ID. sonfeld Secretary and Treas
urer.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-01
STORMS AID FRESHETS.
THE OHIO AND MISSISSIPPI ON
A BOON.
Heavy Snow Drifts Interfere With
Traf1c-High Winds do
Much Damage.
ESPECIAL TO TEE APPEAL,l

GREENvILLE, MISS, February rs
Your correspondent had a converse
ton today with Chief Engineer Star
ling and Gen Ferguson, OF our Lsvse
Board, and both pronounce this dis
trict perfectly cafe from any fear of
disaster. The cavipg of the bank at
Leots made necessary, as prec&utisn,
only a small protection leveP, which
the force Of the Board is now at work
upon. The river at 6 o'clock pm. to.
day stood SO 20.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-08-27

III the whale knew its own power, he
could easily destroy all the machinery
which the art of man could devise for
catching him, and 10 won d only be
necessary for him to swim in straight
line on the surface in order To break
the thickest rope, but instead, on being
struck with a harpoon, he obeys a
natural instinct, which. In this instance,
betrays him TO his death. Sir Hum.
phrey Davy In his " Salmonia, observes
that whale not having an air bladder
can sink in the lowest depths OF the
ocean. and installing the harpoon for
the sword of a swordlish or the teeth
OF a shark, he instantly descends, this
being his manner of freeing himself
from these enemies, who cannot~bear
the pressure of a deep ocean; and from
ascending and descending In a small
space, he thus puts himself In the pow
or of the whaler. III we include
the pressure of the atmosphere,
body at the depth OF 100 feet would
sustain sixty pounds on the square inch,
while one at 1000 feet. depth by no
means considerable. would be exposed
to pressure OF 1880 pounds. We
need not, therefore, be surprised that
on the laundering OF a ship at sea,
though the timbers part, not spar
floats in the surface, for IL the hull has
sunk to great depth, all that is por-
Gus Is penetrated with water, or IN
greatly compressed. Scoresby states
that when, by entangling the line OF
the harpoon, boat was carried down
by whale. IL required, after the boat
was recovered, two boats TO keep 10 at
the surface. AS soon as the whale
dives after being wounded, II draws
out tn , line or cord OF the harpoon,
which Is coiled up in the boat. with
very cons derable velocity. In order,
therefore, TO prevent any accident from
the Violence OF this motion, which
might set the boat on fire, one man Is
stationed with an axe 10 cut the rope
asunder, IL IL should become eptangled,
while another, furnished with mop,
is constantly cooling with water the
channel through which II passes.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-08-27

It was a warm summer day when
Uncle Ephraim Jackson. worthy
colored man, entered an opticians
shop. and, removing his tall white hat,
and wiping the Precipitation from his
forehead with a bandanna handker-
chief, sat down warily on revolving
stool, as IL he feared IL was about TO
run away with him. and asked for a
q pair OF glasses "fer 10 read wifi"
what number do you wearg" asked
the optician.
Uncle Ephraim grlnned. IL guess
/ wears two" said he.
"Number twol" exclaimed the opti-
clan, In establishment
: ".Iis' two glasses. sab; one fer de one
eye, an one fer de odder."
The optician looked at him with a
frown for an instant, but. seeing that
the old man was innocent OF any at
tempt To- make joke, went en- with
the business before him.
"1'ry on these" he said, picking out
a pair, land see II you can read the
letters on that card over there"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-08-27
A story OF KnI-er willlnm.

Recently the German minister gave
n handsome dinner party in honor of
the Goth birthday of Kaiser William.
The occasion, OF course, was replete
with incidents of the long and event.
full career Of this wonderful man.
One of the most interesting anecdotes
related by a countryman of the en-
peror was In regard TO his early youth,
and which seems TO be little known.
Since public gambling has been for
hidden by law in Germany the votarles
of fortune from all Europe who used
TO fill the hotels of Ems. Baden, etc,
have locked To Monaco. The story
runs that Kaiser William, while he
was still crown prince and dashing
young officer, entered the cursaal at
Ems, wearing an overcoat which con-
cealed his brilliant uniform, and APP
preaching the crowded table, placed
thereon coin of small value, about
a dollar. With contemptuous GEES
ture the banker tossed the coin upon
the floor, with the remark: "For the
croupier." Again the unknown gen
tleman threw down a coin and lost,
the banker repeating his action and
words, TO the amusement of the other
players. IL was then, as now, the
custom OF the banks to set aside a
certain sum each day, and put up
notice OF the amount, beyond which
they could not play. IL their losses
amounted to this sum the bank must
close.
William glanced at this notice -
2C00O francs-quietly remarking that
he would play for the whole bank.
"Who are your" exclaimed the dealer,
with sudden respect. For reply the
future emperor of Germany then
opened his coat. displaying the impe-
rial star upon his breast. The cards
were dealt, the prince won, and the
bank was broken. Taking up the
enormous sum, he deliberately dashed
1t on the floor, exclaimIng: ".'or the
croupier" Then, turning on his heel,
he lett the apartment
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-08-27
Apache BABY Life.

There is an astonishing amount OF
difference in the endurance shown by
savage and civilized folks. Among Us
babies are treated rs IL they might
break" as the saying goes; but with
the Indians their conditions OF life are
less finely balanced. Baby life among
the Apachcs Is thus described in tho
Overland Monthly:
Leaning against wagons and build
ings are dozens OF little baskets with
baby Apaches sucking their lists there
In. The baskets are of the regular In
dian style. and the poor babies are
strapped and laced into them tight and
snug, nothing showing but the round.
chubby face and two tiny fists.
Some squaws hang their baskets 10
the saddle, because Ii left standing on
the ground, the dogs 60 round and
lick the babies faces, much 10 the lit
tie ones, discomfort. One rather
risky pony, with baby on the horn
of his saddle wanders from the bunch
and Is immediately surrounded by
crowd of dogs.
Their barking starts him TO trot, and
with a shrek the mother rushes from
her place in the line to catch him. But
the pony doesn't want 10 be caught.
and from trot turns TO run, and
away they go--the basket tapping on
his side only making him run the
harder.
No one seems sorry for the poor ba-
by, whose yells are drowned in the
general burst Of laughter that goes up.
Finally the strap that holds the bas-
ket breaks, down comes poor baby,
thump, TO the ground, face down, and
the pony, after running few more
rods, Is caught by boy, while the dis
tracted mother picks up her unfortu-
nate infant, and Immediately unlacing
the deerskln cover, takes 1t out to AS
sure herself 1t is sound In body after
its rather risky ride and fall.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-08-27

In "a Naturalist's Handles About
Home" we find an amusing snake
story, related by an old natural
list. Asa ..text' for his discourse ne
mentions the curious fact that when a
snake Is running away from you. you
can measure II by inches; but when It's
coming after you, every inch Is foot
long.
"Now when June was fresh over the
meadows, and everything that wasn't
n fish was afioat, was one morning
busy after ducks and anything else
worth shooting.
"Well. as l was floating about In my
skin, my eyes fell on big water snake
lying full stretch on fence rail. He
was a monster. The rail was eleven
feet long--I measured it--and the
head Of the snake was at one end, and
the tail reached almost close 10 the
other end.
"Now / wanted the skin of that
snake, just 10 show folks; SO 1 fired.
| aimed at the middle OF the snake. and
no sooner had / pulled the trigger than
all OF sudden what seemed like
hundred snakes raised up on that rail.
II came near upsetting the boat.
was so taken aback What I'd seen
wasn't one big snake at all but whole
squad Of 'em, and they had just twist
ed round each other like strands OF q
rope and lay there basking In the sun.
on that fence rail-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-08-27

you certain cs:tIeton |. gu!Ityl
replied, Mott ~ except that I hop
set, TO proGe my innocence Of the
charge brongii'>,ne GAINS ~; md
regret that your blsnd tS1Enent
your disbelief In my a,l<fd, given In 6}(
truth and honor, ei< the unsus,
pected criminal 10 lawfully escapes
Does that seem as III he uttered liey"
she asked. looking up from the paper.
undoubtedly beside his after
conduct the clever way in which he
gave them the shpl- But. there.
don't wish 10 pollu;e your mind with
such dark history. The fellow Is a
scoundrel, and II had the chance Of
handing him over 10 justice. you
should see the kind of pity should
show him"
Not fer the sake OF the re-
ward. dady' she said her eyes
strained wistfully on him."
Goodness me, not My only desire
is TO uphold justice. TO my mind
there is no treachery SO black as the
ingratitude that makes son sin
against his father. At TO the reward.
IL any of my men were able TO detect
the prisoner the money would be theirs,
and well earned IL would be, toov'
Full Of Importance at the probabili-
ty of being able TO render some ser
vice to justice. he left his seat, and
walked from the room, he went out TO
instruct and put his farm laborers on
their guard.
Madeline sat for long time on the
stool by the large empty chair in front
OF the fire, the sharp, almost mechan-
ical click of Mrs DE Courcy's needle
being the only sound that broke the
stiffness, the flickering fire flames pic
turing sorts OF strange fancies In
the red embers.
What il in searching for Ronald
Castleton they should discover the
stranger who lay wounded in the old
mill
81 dare say 1t Is mistake--I dare
say he has not even made his
escape 10 this part of the country" she
thought, trying TO set her fears at rest.
IF they are going TO make search, IL
will be dangerous for my secret--yery
dangerous"
TO he CONTINUED.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-08-27

Praise, being personal, says, "Yor
are right Appreciation, which looks
TO the thing done rather than to the
doer, says, "7hat is right This il
not distinction without difference.
for the one appeals 10 the conscience,
but the other addresses the vanity
The Sunday School Times tells little
story. which illustrates the case with
which the praised boy passes into the
boy who congratulates himself even on
paying religion its due:
A little fellows mother. one even
ing after hearing his prayers, added
the commentator, That's very
good boy"
On later evenings the same praise
was not forthcoming. but the boy him
self was not willing to let 1t slip; and
now he adds, on his own account. a
regular appendix TO his prayer:
amen. That's good boy--a Dery
good boy. Yes'm."
IL would be well IL such self gratu-
lation were confined TO children, but
IL is TO be feared that, IL the feelings
of good many adults could be ana
lyzed. they would be found TO be not
very different from the child's self
praise: That's a good boy--a Gerry
good boy. Yes'm."
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-08-27

little further on
There will DO time-I shall find rest
anon
Thus do We say while eager youth invites
Young hope 70 try her wings in wanton
fights.
And nimble fancy builds the soul nest
On some far crag but soon youths
flame Il gone
nurned lightly out-visls we repeat the
Jest
With smiling condolences, II shall find rest
little further on.
A little further on
shall find rest half-ierceiy we avow
When noon beats on the dusty field and
Threats to unjoint our armour, and the
Throbs with the pulse OF battle while LIES
Flies with the fitting stars the frenzied
brow
Pains for the laurel more than for the breast
Where Love soft nesting waits. Not
row, not now,
With fevcrish breath we cry. shall find rest
A little further on.
A little further on
Ishall find rest half sad, at last, we say,
When sorrows settling cloud blurs out
the CLEAN
or glory's torch, and 10 q vanished dream
Loves palace has been turned then, AIl
depressed
Despaising. sick al heart-we may not stay
Our weary feet so lonely then doth seem
This shadow haunted world. We, so
unblest,
Weep not to see tho grave which waits
it's guest;
And feeling round our feet the cool,
sweet clay,
We speak the fading world farewell, and
say
Not on this sile-alas FL shall find rest
A little further on.
- Robert Burns wilson, in the Century
Magazine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-08-27
YOUNG FOLKS.


The old dramatists wrote with
marked respect for the Three Unities"
time, place. and plot. They subor-
dinated metaphors, speeches, action,
aud scenes % the one purpose Of max
ing single. distinct impression. The
CREATIONS OF Demosthenes and Cicero.
the funer.(l discourses Of Bourdaloue
and Nassilion, and the speeches OF
Chatham and Webster are marked by
a similar singleless of aim. These
orators ALWAYS usl r.eteric as SER
want. and never 20 appear
as master, mt Ibn
its graces. Nai Lands.
"How beautil ,er de-
scribed Napoleon at ~. nelenaW said
lady az the close Of a sermon on the
heroism OF 81. Paul. The preacher
had his reward for he had made that
description the rhetorical gem Of his
discourse. No one sympathized with
the Apostle. but many thought the
Scourge OF Europe a most ill-used
man. The preachers bit OF rhetoric
enfeebled the sermon.
Once while. Hayden, the English
artist, who delighted TO paint on a
large canvas, was waiting for the
coach at village, countryman said
to him, II beg your pardon, sir, but
are you the great paintergr
"Well, / don't know about that ex-
actly." answered Hayden.
"But. sir, did you paint the picture
of Christ entering into jerusalem"
"Yes, my friend, did"
"Ah, sir, that was pictured" added
the man; "that icas picture and
trhdt a donkey"
The villagers enthusiasm should
have shown the artist that he was
guilty of an artistic blunder. for he
had made the beast more impressive
than its rider.
No lady, with sense of the fitness
of things, so dresses that her garments
suggest the question. "Who is her
dressmakerg" And no speaker. intent
upon communicating great thought
by the means of sound In the form of
articulate language, will be satisfied
with compliments TO his rhetoric.
The business of the physician is TO
cure, not TO administer syrups. The
purpose of the quack Is TO magnify his
nostrums.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-08-27
MADOLINE'S FATE.
BY X. 4.


"You have kept your promise" he
said. rising painfully and moving to-
wards her. III pray Heaven l may
be able 10 repay you for your kindness
10 me some day!
"Did you not expect me?" she asked,
little reproachfui, lest he had not
put full faith in her.
"lndeed, yes" he answered grayely.
"Ir | tell the truth, must confess |
did think you would Come back; but
why you should l cannot understand,
for one Of whom you know nothing
She laughed softly as she lifted the
snowy @rciette from the basket and
offered him the cup of soup she had
brought hot from the fire.
Why does IL seem wondcrfnlg she
asked, glad TO see how gratefully he
empiied the cup, Would you not
have done as much for met"
THAT would be different matter
altogether. What man could see you
in peril and not risk his life, If need
be, 10 save youg But for myself, what
claim have on such compassiong"
1.-The same. Besides, do you not
think IL Is q pleasure 10 be able 10 do
something useful for one in trouble?
/ have wasted so many hours, so many
d ,ys. doing nothing, helping nobody;
now feel that am living for some
good. and as long as can help you, |
shall lie happier than when | had no
care in the world"
Her words moved him strangely.
She was close beside him. and looking
Mt her with his deep gaze. he took her
hand and touched it almost reverently
with his lips.
IL was "a kiss of loyalty. of homage,
such as he might have given his
queen, and there was courtliness In
his bearing which was not lost upon
Madeline.
my good angel-My Maid OF the
Mill" he answered. the depth of his
soul expressed i'm few words; "you
are TO me like pure fountain spring
ing up from scorched dessert--a
star shining out Of night full of
bitter tempest. You have given me
hope and strength. ! feel now that
1t is worth sighting TO live"
Madeline scarcely comprehended all
he meant. She had Defriended him
in time Of need. and he was CRATE
full. This WAS the one conclusion she
drew from his manner, and she was
content TO have IL so.
That her soft winning ways had
reused any deeper emotion in his
breast, did not occur to her; and yet
..t.... ako ka1 laft hin, aou,a ~ tho
half wondering tenderness such as
Margarett's voice had called TO the
heart OF Faust, governed his thoughts,
and he reflected that IL men ever
loved az first sight, II must be for the
sake OF such innocent purity as shone
in the eyes OF the girl who had light
ened the dark .prlsoned hours from
whica he could not escape.
Madeline returned TO the farm,
without her mission being discovered,
and although, for the rest of day, she
was silent and pre-occupied, nobody
suspected anything unusual had tran
spired 10 take her thoughts from her
home, and she was left 10 dream, un-
interrupted, over her secret.
IL was not until late In the evening
that she had any cause for immediate
alarm.
I'm spite OF the sunshine which had
made the day so warm, the Dir grew
chilly towards night and a cheer,
Dire burned In the large handsomely
furnished sItting-room. inviting the
inmates to gather round the hearth
for a cosy chat
MIR. clyde. leaning back In his com
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-08-27

Uncle Ephf|nm carefully put On lhc'
speetacles, md looked eagerly q the
card.
"Carn't read Il. shuah, boss, " Dc
said, looking disappointed.
"Well, try these. I'D the optlcIaa.
trying 3 stronger pair. ~
mo 60, boss" said Uncie Ephraim.
The dealer gave him another pair.
and then another. Not one >of Them
all enabled Uncle Ephraim TO- read.
though he struggled ever 50 hard. and
wiped his forehead again and again IN
considerable excitement
look here" said the opticIan. ilnal-
~, ''can you read at ALI"
"Neber could read, boss. \ ooI6 Uncle
Ephrain. "Dey nebber Ioro<1 mo
how. nohowj but dcoe heorn III Oh
people dat could reao VII EIn<I15 dat
couldn't read widont 'cm nohow. an 1
made mp my min I'd zee Of twas dat
way VIII met
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-08-27
sarlbaIar. Life.

The yet unpublished story Of Carl.
bald's life, as told by himself, says a
writer who has seen the manuscript,
sis a simple record OF facts, having
nothing in common with the generals
crude attempts woodworking, or
his declarations against priests and
tyrants." The san writer says that
"Garibaldi's bedroom in his little house
at Caprera Is left justa as when he died;
only his sword OF 1860 hangs over II.
while In what WAS once the dining
room are carefully preserved all the
commemorative offerings brought or
sent during the last i've years-a very
hecatomb OF crowns and garlands.
wreaths OF fresh flowers. bronze shields,
curiousIy carved medallIons, portraits
OF fallen braves, incriptions innumera-
BILE. All round the house In summer
time the garden Is ablaze with flowers;
the scarlet geraniums luxuriating in
such fmmence masses that one might
imagine an army OF redshIrts biv-
ouacking there. $50. James, Gagette.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-08-27

In these days OF progressive" all
sorts Of things IL would BE- quite In
keeping 10 call the trampa progressive
parasite. Lo,ceu Citizen.